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Pureflow 5

Pureflow 5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.2 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$110
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (55/100)

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Overall

Below average (55/100)

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Below average (55/100)

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Value

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Comfort

Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Durability

Below average (60/100)

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Below average (60/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (59/100)

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Below average (59/100)

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Appearance

Below average (53/100)

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Below average (53/100)

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2/4

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Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.2 oz M
8.9 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
24/20mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q2
2018 Q1
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$110
$100 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
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—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (10%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (8%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (8%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (<1%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (28%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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flexible

Anonymous runner · Dec 27, 2019

5/5

Overall

I have PF and needed a flexible shoe for normal runs to avoid aggravating it. I tried every kind of minimalist or flexible shoe. These offer support and full flexibility to avoid any pain in my feet. I would not do sprintwork in these. Speedier stuff below the top end is fine. They were extremely comfortable throughout their lifespan on normal runs. They are somewhat minimalist, so the cushioning is not what you find in shoes designed for that. They also wore out, particularly the upper, sooner than average. Not too expensive. Definitely worth the price. Probably the best shoes I have purchased since sustaining some injuries I had to work around.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Brooks Pureflow 5 - high quality but uncomfortable

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

4/5

Overall

After putting around 150 miles on my Brooks Pureflow 5s, I still have scabs where the tongues of the shoes—stiffer than any shoe I've worn before—rubbed my shins raw. After a 90-minute track workout (6x1mile), I was bleeding from the shins and both little toes. However, I've stuck with the shoe and found that it has a comfortable, snug fit and feels like a sturdy well-made shoe. The sole has cushion, but it's not pillowy like my Nike Pegasus. Overall, it's a good shoe and is one of the best looking Brooks has made (I have the black w/ white accents).
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5